BLOB Plays

Here is a nice collection of baseline out of bounds plays.  The best coaches look to score out of baseline out of bounds situations.  Each coach should take some time looking at ways to get his/her best players scoring opportunities out of these situations.  Sometimes, in my opinion, the more simple the play, the better.  It allows players to learn how to make the reads rather than learning a play that has complicated movements.

BLOB Plays

Sets to Attack a 1-3-1 Zone Defense

Continuing on with our study of how to attack the 1-3-1, we are going to look at some set actions that you can use to attack a 1-3-1.  Again, we see that these actions rely on screening the bottom defender of the zone.  This screen alone puts a lot of pressure on the defense.

Sets to Attack a 1-3-1 Zone Defense

Bobby Hurley: Player and Parent Contracts

Gives players a Basketball Contract to sign and parents sign.
 Address Team Standards

1.  I will represent myself, my team, my family properly at all times.
2.  I will take my education seriously, knowing that my education is for a lifetime.
3.  I will refrain from the use of tobacco, alcohol, or other drugs.
4.  I will be on time for school, school or team activities, practices, and games, and understand that I must communicate in advance when I will not be able to attend via a parent or guardian

Dave Leitao: Building Your Profile

Here is a great resource on how to build your coaching profile as told by Dave Leitao.  I think this resource will give you some good things to think about.

Dave Leitao: Building Your Profile

Brendan Suhr: What the Best Coaches Have

1.Energy, High level of enthusiasm, Great passion.

2. Incredibly determined and mentally tough (be able to handle adversity) You got to go after it, you can't get discouraged (Charlie- Brendan Suhr’s dog, always goes full speed to the door when the door-bell rings- never can stop, always runs into the door- never gets discouraged) You want more shots (Vinny Johnson in NBA playoffs was 1-9, says he is just getting hot)

3. You have to be an optimist every single day.

4. You must develop your skills in what you do (Mastery). Must be an expert in some field of the game (Establish something) - (10,000 hours to develop mastery) (Must be able to say “I can recruit and my style of play wins” or something that you can do)

5. You have to love ALL of your players (Love tough- they have to know you love them first)
Coaching, leadership, parenting-- same skill set Coaching is about helping people when their down.

2008 Tasman Coaches Clinic

Today's clinic notes were taken at the 2008 Tasman Coaches Clinic.  The featured presenter was Damian Cotter, Head Coach - New South Wales Institute of Sport Basketball Program.  One of the things that really stood out to me was his breakdown of skill development.


3 Phases of skill development
1. Learn the skill
2. Learn to apply the skill
3. Apply the skill

• The most neglected phase in developing skill is phase 2
• Coaches fear this stage – lack of control?
• Players need to learn by doing
• Players must be held accountable during this phase

Hope you enjoy these coaching clinic notes.

2008 Tasman Coaches Clinic

Troy Culley: 4 Low Quick Hitter

It is always good to have a quick hitting play to end the quarter / shot clock with.  Coach Troy Culley shows us a 4 Low Quick Hitter that incorporates shooters in the corners and a high ball screen to give your point guard separation from his defender or force a big on small switch.

Troy Culley: 4 Low Quick Hitter

Mike Rudd Continuity Offense

There are tons of continuity offenses out there.  One that you might not be familiar with is Mike Rudd's continuity offense. His offense has elements of the flex in it, but differs in overall spacing because he utilities a high post presence.

Mike Rudd Continuity Offense

Coaching Quote #75: Shooting

"Biggest thing in shooting is mentality of shooter"

--- Herb Magee

Man Motion Offense

Here is a very detailed approach to teaching a motion offense from coach Douglas Leichner, who is the new head coach for Great Britain’s Under-20 men’s team.  This offense has some different approaches to using motion principles including starting from a 2-3 high set.

Man Motion Offense

Trent Johnson 2009 LSU Clinic Notes

Here is a nice set of clinic notes from a Trent Johnson presentation.  I particularly like the comment he made in regards to assistant coaches make suggestions based on fact and research.  That is something that will stick with me.

Trent Johnson 2009 LSU Clinic Notes

Pat Summitt's Definate Dozen

1. Respect Yourself and Others


2. Take Full Responsibility

3. Develop and Demonstrate Loyalty

4. Learn to Be a Great Communicator

5. Discipline Yourself So No One Else Has To

6. Make Hard Work Your Passion

7. Don’t Just Work Hard, Work Smart

8. Put the Team Before Yourself

9. Make Winning an Attitude

10. Be a Competitor

11. Change is a Must

12. Handle Success Like You Handle Failure

Mike Dunlap Metro State Clinic Notes

Here is another great resource on Mike Dunlap and his philosophical approach to coaching and teaching.  This resource covers a wide variety of topics giving us some great insight as to why Coach Dunlap does what he does as a coach.

Mike Dunlap Metro State Clinic

John Beilein Quiqs

In my opnion, Michigan has been one more entertaining teams to watch this tournament.  Their offensive efficiency is really amazing.  They do some many little things, such as spacing, movement, and screening, really well, it is evident that Coach Beilein pays close attention to detail.  Therefore, I am sharing a resource on some thoughts from Coach Beilein that gives us a little more insight into his approach to coaching.

John Beilein Quips

Gene Keady: 4 Keys to Winning

I don’t care where you coach, there are four things you must do:

1. Control your players.
2. Schedule to meet the needs of your talent level.

3. Be able to adjust to the referees and the rules.

4. Have the administration behind you.   --- Gene Keady

Billy Donovan: University of Florida Coaches Clinic

Anyone who has followed the University of Florida basketball program knows that Billy Donovan runs a great basketball program.  In these clinic notes, you will find tons of coaching nuggets that will help you develop your program.

University of Florida Coaches Clinic

Don Meyer Leadership Presentation

This resource truly shows the kind of program that Don Meyer ran when he was coaching at Northern State University.  As you read through it, you will get a feel for the amount of importance he placed on character.  Probably one of the best program building resources out there.

Don Meyer Leadership Presentation

Coaching Quote #48: Things That Matter

"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter."

--- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Coaching Quote #47: Choices

"You have no choices about how you lose, but you do have a choice about how you come back and prepare to win again."

--- Pat Riley

Skip Prossor: Rebouding Drills

If you are looking for some new rebouding drills, you will want to check out these notes on rebounding drills from Skip Prossor.  Lots of good ideas in here for you to check out.

Skip Prossor Rebounding Drills